Type Case study
Belgio
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study highlights that national occupational safety and health policy, strategies and campaigns recognise the importance of MSDs and their prevention. The strategic approach adopted looks at the benefits of MSD prevention for workers, employers and society. Legislation is goal oriented:...
Type Visual resources
Belgio
LanguageFrench
ProviderSPF Employment
This film in French, with English subtitles, explains the origin of MSDs and shows good prevention practices that help limit these risks at work.
Type Visual resources
Belgio
LanguageFrench
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
This film, in French, is largely language-free and self-explanatory. It shows real tasks carried out by a home helper (e.g. cleaning, food preparation, caring for the client. It shows poor hazardous practices and practical solutions, e.g. to improve working heights and to make it easier to move...
Type Guides & Tools
Polonia
LanguagePolish
ProviderNational Labour Inspectorate
The publication presents the most important principles of organisation and ways of performing work in sitting and standing positions, related to manual transport and activities such as lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing in hospitals, nursing homes and nursing homes.
Type Visual resources
Belgio
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
This film, with French commentary and subtitles, is very visual. It uses real work situations, including warehouse work, supermarket check outs, food preparation factory and office works to show the risks and prevention measures. It covers manual handling, poor postures and repetitive work. It also...